1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · PA · 2 injuries

Speed control would work sometimes. Replaced sensor transmission is lazy taking off have to put in to 2nd gear for car to move and this is a automatic trans, main engine seal went replace that, transmission leak very badly fix that ,when driving front end shakes sometimes don't know what that is got brakes and still dose it , when sitting at a light jeep tries to take off by itself jerking our heads back , muffler from catalytic converter rotted off while on a family vacation all of this with in a year I work hard and I am not rich always wanted a jeep now I regret it but I am stuck how can I get this mess fix please help!!!

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Acceleration · IA

In the last couple of months, on a number of occasions I will be sitting at a complete stop at a stop light when my 1995 jeep grand cherokee simply accelerates as if the throttle has suddenly opened. The car actually lurches forward with my foot on the brake. I have been able to stop it from entering oncoming traffic only by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedal. I have taken it in to two different garages, but they have not been able to figure out the cause. The problem seems to occur most often in cold damp weather.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · 50,000 miles · MS

After my 1995 4wd jeep grand cherokee is driven for several miles, 15 or more on a hot day, the steering of front wheels become almost impossible and the front wheels tries to lock up and refuses to turn. Going straight ahead the vehicle is fine. But when you try to turn either right or left, the right or left wheel will slide and the vehicle refuses to turn. It appears that the front differential is locked. The vehicle makes bad noises and the whole vehicle jerks. After the vehicle sets for a short time, it will steer ok as if nothing is wrong. But, when it is driven for 10 or fifteen minutes again, the problem starts all over. The dealers in this area tell me that it is the front differential, front wheel bearings, c/v joints, or the transfer case. The dealers tell me they have had many jeeps with this problem and have not pin-pointed the problem on any of them. One told me to have the drive shaft removed from the transfer case to the front differential and this will cure the problem in most cases, but I will lose my 4wd. My question is, with a problem like this, why hasn't jeep corrected it. Can anyone help me determine the problem and tell me how to get it repaired.

Filed Oct 2, 2003 · Steering · 12,000 miles · TN

While driving at 20 MPH hit a bump in the road which caused the steering wheel to jerk in driver's hand. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check out problem.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Steering · 130,000 miles · VA

When making sharp turns steering wheel makes a weired noise. The vehicle jerks forward and steering wheel becomes stiff. This only accrues in weather that's 80 degrees and higher.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

On statring vehicle from a parked position vehicle lurched backwards.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Transmission · MO

The vehicle has moved out of its position while it is in park and key was out of ignition. In addition, it often jerks like it is trying to move forwards or backwards while it is in park with the motor running and when turning right or left it makes a jerking motion.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Suspension · UN

While driving, the vehicle begines to tug/slip on the right side, it begins to tug/slip/lurch and progresses into a matallic clunk that can be felt on the floor and in the drivetrain area on the interior of the vehicle, dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem. Possibly suspension related.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Transmission · KY

When sitting at a stop sign or light when I apply gas the vehicle hesitates then jumps into gear and lurches forward. I have had the transmission serviced(new fluid,filer,etc) 3 times and the jumping into gear will stop for approximately 20,000 miles and then it will start again.

Filed Apr 13, 2000 · Acceleration · PA

Vehicle will lurch forward when stopping and transmission is in drive. A/c wont hold charge.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Acceleration · MN

Vehicle parked. Started vehicle & shifted into reverse and vehicle jerked backwards. Tires started spinning & engine was revving. Foot was on brakes & vehicle started going round in circles. Applied more pressure on brakes & vehicle finally stop spinning. Turned vehicle off. Will be contacting dealership.

Filed Sep 17, 1999 · Engine · KY

My exhaust manifold has defective welds causing a very noticeable exhaust leak in engine compartment. Took to independent muffler shop they inforrmed me tthis was a very common problem with the 4.0l jeep.manifold needs to be replaced.also power windows on both front doors quit working and sometimes right rear window doesn"t work. Transmission: sometimes it will go hard in reverse jerking the whole vehicle. Sometimes when you put it in drive it will jerk suddenly making the engine quit or go evvven with your foot on the brake.I use this vehicle for family outings and I'm concern with this problems. Grand cherokee are very pricey when new and I feel that this jeep has not impressed me any with the workmanship or quality. The designer for this vehicle must have been the same one for yugo. Thank you p.s. The motor itself is too noisy for this luxurious SUV, should be in a mack truck.